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CHEM 121 Studioby Learn4Less · UBC CHEM 121

Module 2 · on the midterm and final

Shapes & Polarity of Molecules and Ions

Use VSEPR to predict electron-domain and molecular geometries, bond angles and AXE classes, then decide whether a molecule is polar.

Topics

  1. 2.1 · VSEPR shape explorerVSEPR: counting electron domainsElectron domains repel; lone pairs repel most.7 concept cards
  2. 2.2Molecular polarityPolar bonds do not always make a polar molecule.6 concept cards